Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)
Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Norcross, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports charitable activity that included assistance to Colombians stranded in the United States during COVID-19 border closures, as well as contributions associated with Banquete del Million.
Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) at a glance
In short: Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) gave $11K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $879.615), mostly in Georgia. 100% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,435
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $880
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $44,343
- +0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (11 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Form 990-PF as the form and materials and Mauricio Rodriguez as the application contact. It states there is no deadline and no restriction on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Mauricio Rodriguez
Mailing address: 4745 Masters Ct, Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: (770) 828-9660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fundacion Sol De Los Andes ($3K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,450), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were reported as 69% to recipients in Georgia, 4% to recipients in California, and 27% to recipients whose state is unspecified. The filing also describes direct assistance to Colombians stranded in the United States during COVID-19 border closures and a grant for food for orphans in Cali, Colombia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 11 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $908. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $18K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacion Sol De Los Andes | HELP CHILDREN with Cancer | $2,500 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,450 |
| Tafur Tibavizco Lawrenceville, GA | Grant Kennesaw State Univ | $1,000 |
| Renata Reyes Smyrna, GA | Grant Kennesaw State Univ | $1,000 |
| Alejandra Herrera Duluth, GA | Grant University of North GA | $1,000 |
| Sally Mirr Powder Springs, GA | Grant Kennesaw State Univ | $1,000 |
| Maria Paula Gonzalez Alpharetta, GA | Grant GA State Univertsity | $1,000 |
| Javier Mateo Gomez Cumming, GA | Grant Kennesaw State Univ | $1,000 |
| Mark Mision San Francisco, CA | Food for orphans in Cali Colombia | $500 |
| Chavarro Law Firm Chamblee, GA | Legal Help | $435 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,343 | $63,968 | $57,262 | $11,435 | 13 | $11,435 |
| 2023 | $44,343 | $47,356 | $42,656 | $6,670 | 9 | $6,670 |
| 2022 | $2,338 | $46,132 | $43,794 | $10,500 | 5 | $10,500 |
| 2021 | — | $31,617 | $35,690 | $18,035 | 10 | $18,035 |
| 2020 | $10,010 | $19,451 | $9,441 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity providing meals, accommodation, tickets, humanitarian files, and cash cards to Colombians stranded in the United States during COVID-19 border closures, and contributions for Banquete del Million.
Reported 2024 grants included university-related awards, humanitarian help with rent, legal help, community assistance, help for children with cancer, and food for orphans in Cali, Colombia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $11,435. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest reported grants were $2,500 to FUNDACION SOL DE LOS ANDES for help for children with cancer, $500 to Mark Mision for food for orphans in Cali, Colombia, $435 to CHAVARRO LAW FIRM for legal help, and $300 to a church for community help. The filing also lists several $1,000 university-related grants.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Mauricio Rodriguez as the contact for applications, Form 990-PF as the form and materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Luxvenly Mejia as president, Milton Riveros as vice president, and Mauricio Rodriguez as treasurer.
Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) is led by Luxvenly Mejia, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luxvenly Mejia
President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mauricio Rodriguez
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milton Riveros
Vicepresident
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lux Mejia (2021) — President
- Former: Adriana Infante (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)
How much does Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) give each year?
Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) gave $11K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 9 grants.
What is Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)'s typical grant size?
Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)'s median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $880, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) that year got $908 on average.
Where does Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) give grants?
Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) gives mostly in Georgia: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)'s 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant Kennesaw State Univ" (4 grants).
Who are Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)'s largest grantees?
Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)'s largest 2024 grantees include Fundacion Sol De Los Andes ($2,500), Tafur Tibavizco ($1,000) and Renata Reyes ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,450), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)?
Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) reported $44K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $64K.
What does Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc) fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity providing meals, accommodation, tickets, humanitarian files, and cash cards to Colombians stranded in the United States during COVID-19 border closures, and contributions for Banquete del Million. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)?
The filing lists Form 990-PF as the form and materials and Mauricio Rodriguez as the application contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)'s EIN?
Voluntarios Por Colombia (Inc)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3856745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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